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UN jobs in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
UN-system organisations recruit in Kazakhstan for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Kazakhstan — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- Jun 05, 2026
Latest open roles
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Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of projects within the Energy and Environment Unit of UNDP Kazakhstan, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, donor requirements, and country programme priorities. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets, coordinating with stakeholders including government bodies and international partners, monitoring progress and risks, preparing reports, and facilitating capacity building and knowledge sharing. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in development projects, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. The incumbent will support the transition to green economy initiatives, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable development goals in Kazakhstan.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 19, 2026 -
International Consultant - Developing national investment case on inclusion of modern contraceptives into the Universal Health Coverage plans
United Nations Population Fund · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks an International Consultant in Health Economics to lead the development of a national investment case for including modern contraceptives in Kazakhstan's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) benefit package. The consultant will design the analytical framework, conduct economic modeling and analysis, and ensure alignment with international standards and UNFPA guidance. The role involves working closely with national partners including the Ministry of Health and scientific centers to support evidence-based policy reform. The consultant will lead six key components: methodological framework, data collection, scenario development, modeling, economic analysis, and investment case documentation. The position requires extensive experience in health economics, family planning, and investment case development, with a focus on reproductive health outcomes and UHC frameworks.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
National Consultant - Developing national investment case on inclusion of modern contraceptives into the Universal Health Coverage plans
United Nations Population Fund · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) seeks a National Consultant to develop a national investment case for including modern contraceptives in Kazakhstan's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) benefit packages. The consultant will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health and other national partners to lead data collection, validation, and alignment with national health systems and policies. The role involves developing an economic analysis and investment case document to support evidence-based decision-making for family planning inclusion in health coverage. The consultant must have expertise in public health, family planning, SRHR, and experience working with national health data systems and policy frameworks.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 12, 2026 -
Communications Associate, UN Women, N-PPSA6, Almaty, Kazakhstan
UN Women · 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Communications Associate supports the formulation and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies for the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and UN Women's Central Asia Liaison Office. Key responsibilities include developing communication strategies, producing advocacy materials such as press releases and articles, managing social media presence, supporting media relations, and facilitating knowledge management. The role requires coordination of events, content creation, and maintaining digital assets while ensuring alignment with UN Women's corporate communications guidelines. The position reports to the Central Asian Alliance EGBV Coordinator and supports efforts to raise awareness about GBV prevention and response across Central Asia.
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Head, Subregional Office for North and Central Asia, D1
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific · 🇰🇿 Almaty (Alma Ata), Kazakhstan
The Head, Subregional Office for North and Central Asia (SONCA) leads ESCAP's operations in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This senior leadership role involves representing ESCAP in the subregion, formulating and implementing the office's program of work, advising senior leadership on socio-economic issues, coordinating with governments and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality outputs, managing administrative and managerial functions including budgeting and staff development, and promoting regional cooperation and knowledge sharing. The position requires extensive experience in economic and social policy, regional development, and leadership of international teams.
D-1 Regional Commission Closes Jun 28, 2026 -
Procurement Analyst [Open to Tier 1 & 2 applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
The Procurement Analyst will support UNDP Kazakhstan's procurement function, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include developing sustainable procurement strategies, managing procurement processes for the office and projects, implementing strategic sourcing and e-procurement tools, and providing advisory support to project teams. The role involves analyzing procurement data, optimizing workflows, maintaining supplier rosters, and promoting a client-centric approach. The position requires close collaboration with various units and stakeholders, including vendors and government officials. Supervisory duties include managing the Procurement Unit team. The role is based primarily in Astana with limited presence in Almaty and other project locations.
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Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme 2
- United Nations Population Fund 2
- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 1
- UN Women 1
Top countries
- Kazakhstan 6
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